CommScope has supplied new active antennas that are installed as part of a multi-site LTE trial being conducted by a North American wireless network operator. Active antennas are considered the next stage in the evolution of cellular site architecture, in which the radio is integrated into the antenna and the radio functionality is distributed across the antenna elements.
"We believe this trial is a significant step toward the eventual wide-spread deployment of active antenna solutions in LTE networks. Through our 10-plus years of pioneering research and development on active antenna systems, combined with our vast experience in designing and developing advanced antenna and remote radio head systems for global operators, we think CommScope is uniquely positioned to help wireless operators experience the many benefits of the world's first digital, antenna-integrated radio system," said Kevin Linehan, VP and chief technology officer for base station antennas, CommScope.
The CommScope antennas, featuring breakthrough antenna-embedded radio technology developed with technology partner Ubidyne, enabling mobile operators to deliver optimal wireless coverage and quality of service to subscribers while reducing capital expense and operating expense. The antennas feature Ubidyne's modular digital circuits that attach directly to individual antenna radiators, with electronic beam-forming features.
CommScope also offers a fiber optic transmission line solution for active antenna site architectures. Remote Fiber Feeder cable combines power conductors and fiber into a single high performance cable. It is offered in single-mode or multi-mode configuration, with two to six fibers per component, offering built-in redundancy.
